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Show SPANISH FORK WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2009 • A7 Covering what matters most Waite named state third runner up Salem council Christene Choate STAFF WRITER On March 20-21,2009, the Junior Miss Pageant was held at Juan Diego Catholic High School in Draper. Jocelyn Waite, a Spanish Fork High School student, took third runner up amongst 27 contestants from all over Utah! As well as receiving third runner, up she also received the overall fitness award, and was named runner up in the interview category and runner up in the self expression category, receiving $2,800 in scholarship money. Junior Miss is for juniors in high school. Waite ran to be a representative of Spanish Fork and Salem in 2008. From there two to three representatives in the area are selected and the following spring they compete at the state level. "The amazing thing about Junior Miss is that you can only do it once," said Waite. "You have one shot for this opportunity because it is only offered for juniors in high school." Junior Miss Pageants differ from Miss America pageants in a few ways. Contestants are evaluated by scholastic achievement (20 percent), interview (25 percent), talent (25 percent), fitness (15 percent) and self expression (15 percent). Scholastics are judged by a separate panel of judges. These educators review and rate transcripts, class ranking, difficulty level of classes and ACT and SAT scores. The interview with the judges last for 10 minutes. This takes place before the production. During nine minutes of the interview, judges ask questions from the contestants* bio sheets, current events and opinions. In the last minute, the contestants get to say whatever they want the judges to know. "They look for perception, sense of values, clarity of expression, maturity, personality and human relations," said Waite. The talent portion is short; contestants only have 90 seconds to perform. It is based on originality, technical ability, appropriateness of selection and costume and stage presence during the performance. Waite did a jazz dance routine for this portion. "I love dancing — it's my passion in life," said Waite. In the fitness section, the judges look for overall conditioning, athletic ability, agility, coordination, stamina, -courage and attitude. This portion differs from other pageants because there is no swimsuit. Waite said this is "one of the main reasons I did Junior Miss." The self expression portion is where the contestants wear the fancy dresses. All the girls wear a cocktail-length dress that expresses who they are as an individual. Contestants perform a fast-paced routine. At the end of the choreographed walk, contestants pick a question out of a bowl that has to do with the "Be Your Best Self platform, and give the answer on stage. meets . Courtesy photo TOP FIVE: The winners for Utah's Junior Miss 2009, pictured, left to right, are Jessica Glover, fourth runner-up, Mountain View High School; Alice Lin, second runner-up, West High School; Lindsey Brinton America's Junior Miss 2008 and Utah's Junior Miss 2008; Ashley Bracey Utah's Junior Miss 2009, Lone Peak High School; Karina Wood, first runner-up, Lone Peak High School; and Jocelyn Waite, third runner-up, Spanish Fork High School. Judges look for grace under pressure, ability to communicate, confidence and naturalness in courage, posture and poise. All the girls at Junior Miss have one platform, 'Peter and the Wolf to debut For the past four months Miss Spanish Fork Ginger Christopher has been helping Jennie Creer-King with preparations for Classical Ballet Academy's children's ballet of "Peter and the Wolf." This will be performed by 70 dancers ranging in age from four to 10. Ginger helps teach most of the students in the ballet and has enjoyed working with them through out the year. "I love watching their progression and how excited they are to perform on stage with their costumes," Ginger said. "It has been such a joy to work with each of the young dancers, many of them being from Spanish Fork. I have been invited to dance the role of Peter and I'can't wait to interact with these young dancers on the stage! The story line will appeal to all ages and the music is exciting. This is a wonderful way to involve families in a fine art experience." "Peter and the Wolf will be performed at the Covey Arts Center April 13-14 as the second half of Classical This is where most of the growing has taken place for me," said Waite. "Haying nine months of teaching and living this platform, I feel like I am becoming my best self." Obituary Mae Nelson Hales Together Again Ginger Christopher Ballet Academy's Spring Concert. The performance begins at 7:30 pm. The first half of the concert includes works from Jennie CreerKing, Wilson Domengues, guest choreographer, Viktor Plotnikov and other choreographers. This will show case dancers in the upper-level classes, of the academy. Audience members will be able to see the progression dancers make as they experience this fine art. For ticket information go to coveycenter.org. or call 801-852-7007. Afghanistan: enemy hides. During the*tour, Davis learned a bit more about that is the time of year when what it's like for the people the Taliban is least likely to who live in Afghanistan. pick a fight. "People there have to join Although he said he felt the war or get killed," he said. "pretty dang safe down "It's a real tough war." there," Davis kept on his Still, the experience was toes for a couple of days a positive one for Davis, even after he got back — and he hopes to make a simboth Utah and Afghanistan ilar trip to Iraq next year. Of have mountains, and in Af- Afghanistan, he said, "I was ghanistan that's where the" fortunate to go." From DAVIS • A l "Be Your Best Self." This platform stresses, being healthy, being studious, being involved, being ambitious and being responsible. "I love this platform. Mae Nelson Hales, 95, our loving mother, grandmother and sister passed away at her home April 4. She was born on Feb. 6, 1914 in Salem to Christian and Dottie Joannah Nelson. On March 10, 1938, Mae married Harry H. Hales in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Harry preceded her in death in 1997. Mae was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in various organizations. Mae had a strong testimony of the gospel and loved to work along side her sweetheart in the temple. She was educated in Salem and Spanish Fork schools, graduating from Spanish fiork High School. She served and worked in her community at the Co-Op, Forsey's and in the Nebo School District school lunch program for many years. She was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. After her retirement and prior to her husband's passing, she enjoyed family fishing trips, rides, vacations and working in their yard. She was a very generous person, always doing acts of kindness for family, neighbors and friends. Mae's greatest joy came from her family, as she was greatly loved by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers and sister. She was an exceptional cook, seamstress, and loved crocheting, making many afghans for her family. Survivors include: children, Marie H. Zabriskie of Spanish Fork, H. Brent (Dorothy) Hales of Riverton, Mont N. (Rose) Hales of Spanish Fork; 12 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; brother Clark (Donna) Nelson, sister LaVerne Higginson, and sisterin-law Nora Nelson. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, parents and two brothers. The family extends special thanks to IHC Hospice and her loving care-givers. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 8 at the Spanish Fork LDS 7th Ward 400 North 800 East. Family and friends may call at Walker Mortuary, 187 South Main St., Spanish Fork Tuesday evening from 6^-8 p.m. and also at the' church prior to the services from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Interment will-be at the Spanish Fork Cemetery. In lieu offlowers,charitable contributions may be made to the LDS Church Perpetual Education Fund in her name. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerfamilymortuary.com. Amy Connelly STAFF WRITER The Salem City Council met on April 1 to discuss upcoming events and address issues involving the community. A work session was held prior to the meeting in order to discuss building permits for the city of Salem. The council brainstormed potential solutions to the high costs of buying a new home in Salem. They are trying to find a solution in order to lessen the effects of the economy on the residents and businesses in the area. The two major issues they considered were the current cost of land and lot size. The minimum lot size in Salem is 10, 000 square feet, and the council discussed decreasing it to 8,000 square feet. Councilman Brent V. Hanks called it "the only feasible thing we can do now to help stimulate the economy." Another considered solution was to give home buyers a credit to lessen the impact costs. Bruce Ward, the Public Works Director and City Engineer, focused their efforts by saying, "The most important thing is to ensure that these efforts trickle to help the homeowner, not just the builders and contractors." During the work session, the council also discussed the processing fee.for credit, cards at the community , center. They resolved to investigate the situation by evaluating the total effect of the cost on the city. The regularcouncil meeting commenced an hour later, and the first agenda item addressed was the Cornaby Strawberry Water Contract. The Cornaby family owns Strawberry patches in Salem, and they had drawn up a contract with the city involving the water used for the fields. The motion was passed, and Mayor Henderson signed the contract. Diana and Larry Ballard, county residents, then addressed the council on a matter of a public irrigation hookup. The motion was passed to create an agreeable fee to both parties in order to allow the hookup for water. On behalf of the Lions Club, Bob Hansen addressed the council and asked if the Lions Club could use Salem's Community Center as a meeting place. The council asked Councilman Terry A. Ficklin to work with the Lions Club on the proposal, and Ficklin will then report back to the council. Cameron Losser, the Salem Youth Council Mayor, addressed the council and gave a report of the recent and upcoming activities of the Youth Council. Losser asked for a link on the city's website, and Mayor Henderson approved the idea. Losser also discussed the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt on April 11 with the council. The council held a discussion as to public safety, involving the recent Festival of Colors. The council resolved to have research; done as to how Salem caif help with the public safety;> issues that are associatedi' with such a large event. The council announced that the Salem City Offices with have a ribbon cutting and open house on May 6, 2009. More details will follows in April. ' : |